Election test

Health care

A private health care market will lower insurance rates through competition
A national health care plan should be created

Education

Parents should be given vouchers to help pay for private schools
Government spending on education should be increased
We can accurately gauge the quality of our education system through a standardized test

Hot topics

Affirmative action should be considered in college and university admissions
Sexual orientation should be included in anti-discrimination laws
Abortions should be legally available

Economy and employment

If we give tax cuts to corporations, they will create more jobs
The minimum wage should be increased

Environment and energy

Since nuclear power is our only viable alternative to fossil fuels, we should invest in building more reactors
We should make significant investments in researching and developing alternative energy sources

Social security and welfare

The growth of Social Security should be slowed down
Income over $97,500 should be subject to Social Security payroll tax

Crime

Minors accused of committing a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults
People should be informed when a sex offender moves into their community
Prison sentences for non-violent crimes should be reduced or replaced by penalties other than incarceration

Foreign policy

We should consider military action against Iran and Syria
Invading Iraq was a mistake
American troops should stay in Iraq as long as necessary